2020 Global Corporate Divestment Study

Companies are pursuing divestments to rebalance portfolios as they face tough capital decisions and rising activism.

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Key divestment considerations in the current environment

Doug Jenkinson
20 Jan. 2021

2021 EY Global Corporate Divestment Study 

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